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Q.

Calcitonin is

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a

a protein hormone

b

increases blood calcium level

c

secreted by parathyroid gland

d

a hormone that stimulates bone resorption

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Thyroid gland also secretes a protein hormone called thyrocalcitonin (TCT) which decreases the blood calcium levels.

Bone resorption is stimulated by PTH (not calcitonin).

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